The Tomboy is a popular old timer model, designed by Vic Smeed with plans published in 1950 which quite a few members in our club build and fly them regularly. But now there is more, an international competition (I’ve put the rules below) that anyone can enter from the comfort of their own flying field!
We’ve got 3 members (Allan, Glen, Fred) actively flying in the comp and others building a Tomboy to take part (Greg). Below is a report from Glen on their progress so far:
So far, Fred, Allan and I have been putting in a few flights for the 48” wingspan diesel class (6cc of fuel, diesel motors of around 1.5cc) though Allan is also working on the electric class, with one flight to date but has now built a new weapon – that very light model he had with him this morning. There is still time to get some decent flights in as the comp runs until end June.
Our times so far have been less than outstanding:
Fred Burman –
12/2/23 (10.15 am) 3 (minutes) 39 (seconds)
2/3/23 (10.00am) 2.21; (10.20am) 4.27; (11.25am) 4.10
Allan Laycock –
10/2/23 (11.20 am) 1.31
2/3/23 (11.20am) 2.27 (This attempt using an earlier electric Tomboy)
Glen Newbown-
5/2/23 (10.00am) 4.41
10/2/23 (11.30am) 6.01
2/3/23 (10.15am) 2.47: (11.13am) 8.26
This last & longest competitive flight to date was greatly assisted by getting into a boomer thermal, but intentionally spiralling down out of it when it started getting too high. Once I dropped out of it however, it didn’t take long to come down. More guts next time?
Greg’s Tomboy is also just about ready to go I understand, and maybe we can coax a few more to have a go – noting that more than one contestant can use the same model.
Cheers,
Glen.
Glen Newbown, 19 May 2023
A 48 inch span Tomboy by Allan
Tomboy Comp Rules:
L’AQUILONE SAM 2001 TOMBOY RALLY INTERNATIONAL POSTAL CONTEST 01/07/2022 – 30/06/2023 We wish to present this competition to all the lovers of this nice model with the only aim of having fun in a postal contest which is organized to provide some fun flying together or at the same time as are all postal contests. The Tomboy Rally wants to prove the performance of this model alongwith the ability of the builder and pilot, without reaching the peak agonism of usual contests and only wishing to fly the model having fun in a relaxed manner. After having carried out some tests we have decided to admit the use of i.c. engines and electric motors trying to reduce the gap between them. Model - The 36” or 44” wing span (as per plan Aeromodeller) and 48” (as per Boddington plan or 36 “ scaledup) models are admitted; • - Models may be fitted with floats as per plan (scaled-up for 48” version); • - no minimum weight; • - reinforcement or lightening of the structure with respect of the basic outline of the original • model are admitted; • - materials to be used are those found on the plan; • - plastic covering in place of tissue, silk or other is admitted. • - More than one person can use same model; • - Same model can flight in L.G. or float version; • - Lone fliers can self launch an time Engine/motors I.c. engines and electric motors are admitted within the following limits: 36”-44” WINGSPAN I.C. Engines: • Any engine with 1 cc. maximum displacement; • Fuel tank : 3 cc. • R/C carburettor is admitted. Electric Motors: • Any electric motor is admitted with direct drive • The engine cannot be stopped and started again: the motor must run continually withoutinterruptions till the end of the battery charge or competitor’s decision; • no folding prop is admitted; if a folding prop is used the blades must be held open with a rubber band; • freely assembled admitted batteries: • -450 Mah 2 cell LiPo • separated batteries pack for Rx alimentation is allowed 48” WNGSPAN I.C. Engines: - Any engine with 2, 5 cc. maximum displacement; - Fuel tank : 6 cc. - R/C carburettor is admitted. Electric Motors: - Any electric motor is admitted with direct drive - The engine cannot be stopped and started again: the motor must run continually withoutinterruptions till the end of the battery charge or competitor’s decision; - no folding prop is admitted; if a folding prop is used the blades must be held open with arubber band; - freely assembled admitted batteries: - -500 Mah 3 cell LiPo - separated batteries pack for Rx alimentation is allowed Flights and results - Each competitor may fly as many flights as wished during the admitted period but only the best flight will be considered for the final result. - Hand launches are admitted. - The flight time start when the model is released or takes off. The flight time ends when the model lands or hits a fixed obstacle. In case the model flies out of sight the timekeeper will time for 10 seconds after losing sight of the model . Timing will continue if model is seen again or stopped after 10” deducting this time from the total time of the flight. Awards : A diploma for all competitors and prizes for the first three in each version rank. Special prize for best flight in float version. Results Results, address, photos and technical specification about model must be forwarded to the Organization within the 15th July 2023 to Curzio Santoni (cusanton@tin.it) or to Gianfranco Lusso ( gfl@orange.fr ). Many pleasant flights and happy landings to ALL !!!! SPECIAL PRIZE VIC SMEED SAM 2001 have scheduled an extra Diploma that will be awarded to the best flight in Tomboy floatplane version (36”,44” or 48”) taking off from water. The Editor will send to the winner a Diploma signed By SAM 2001 President and a bottle of special Italian Wine to drink to Vic Smeed! Good ROW and fligth SPECIAL PRIZE DAVID BECKER The 2012 was the 5° edition of SAM 2001 Tomboy Rally and we have scheduled a special prize for the three best flights obtained with 36” Tomboy F/F. Only engines diesel max 0.75 c.c. shall be used. The other rules are the same for 36” or 44” wingspan type. It is possible to use a R/C Tomboy, however, being this a free-flight contest, the time must be stopped when transmitter is used, since the aircraft model should fly freely from any control from the ground. Good thermals